Q: Dharma seems to be such a big concept. When is the best time to help my child start thinking about Dharma? A: The concept of Dharma, or life purpose, can be introduced to children at a very young age. My mentor told me that at the age of 2, she remembers having insight that she is here for a reason. She confided…
Q: What is the HSY perspective about yelling at children. Sometimes after repeatedly telling my children to do something and they don’t listen, I have a hard time containing my anger and not yelling at them. A: I understand how frustrating it can be to repeatedly tell your child to do something with no end result. Add that to fatigue…
Sometimes I observe my son who at times laughs too loudly, speaks too harshly and moves erratically. I seek ways to calm him and alter negative behaviors before they take root and become dysfunctional patterns. And so I ask myself, How can I guide him without changing who he is? How can I help him ignite latent beneficial qualities that…